Generally, a combination of marine snaps and grommets with L-shaped Screws. We Also use belted ribs that is a tension belt fastened between two fixed points (D-Rings). These belted ribs are not attached to the curtain panels themselves. Under breezy conditions, panels will lean into the ribs for bracing to distribute the wind load. Have a question? We're here to help. Call us at 866-622-0916 or use our Live Chat.

Fixed Attachment (most common)

The most common is a “fixed attachment” where by panels are in place for the entire season and then entirely removed during warm months to preserve longevity. They Attach using Velcro, Marine Snaps, and L-screws through grommets.

Don't forget to ask your planner about a "roll up" feature. Just like roman shades, fixed Velcro Panels can be rigged to "roll up". A roll up system is very simple to create on your own. We simply need to position grommets to enable you to do so. The video below will show you how.

Tracking Attachment (to slide from side-to-side)

We do offer a tracking option whereby panels will slide side-to-side. The tracking option is typically used only when clients already have our summer insect curtains and want them to be interchangeable. While the summer insect curtains are lovely and decorative when tied back, let’s face it, you won’t win a beauty contest with a gathered swag of thick plastic. If this is your first purchase from us, we recommend a fixed attachment to save money since you won't need track hardware.

The tracking is designed to be under mounted; however sometimes the path may be blocked by columns. In such cases, we will show you how to side mount a wood strip and then under mount the track to the wood strip. A similar strategy can be used for Velcro Panels when the path seems blocked. We will help you with all this during your planning session.

Too Cold: Clear vinyl becomes stiff and brittle in temperatures below -15 degrees F (-26 C). Clear Vinyl has what is known as a “cold crack” rating such that if you try to manipulate the material below these temperatures, it will crack. We apply a flexible webbing around the perimeter of each panel to absorb flex. If you have a handful of nights where temperatures will be below these temperatures, consider running a space heater at a very low setting to keep temperature inside enclosure above 0 degrees F (-18 C) to be safe.

Too Hot: Be sure to remove panels when temperatures rise above 75 degrees which is generally just after pollen season. ALL clear vinyl shrinks in temperatures above 85 degrees F (26 C). Panels will also yellow in the hot summer sun.

Mention this to your planner. Much will depend upon the architecture of your application and we will see this when you send photos. We have a number of tricks up our sleeve including belted ribs that will brace plastic panels in the wind. In very strong winds, it is best not to compete with Mother Nature and open them up. Since we guarantee performance, we will be the first to tell you if we feel your conditions are not appropriate for our product.

We're a family owned business based in Atlanta, GA. We've been in business for over 13 years and have had the pleasure to work with homeowners all over the world fulfilling over 43,000 orders. We have excellent customer reviews and work very hard to make our customers happy. Be assured our products are guaranteed.

Trust us to walk you through our streamlined order process and ensure your happiness with our product for years to come.

“Solid customer service, is not only the ethical way to run a business, it makes for loyal customers who tell their friends. We are highly passionate about our product and our family business. We make people happy to maintain that unflinching passion. We provide outstanding service as much for ourselves as we do it for our good clients. In our world, no dollar is worth the price of honor. Our experience has been that you believe that too!

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